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Topic Review (Newest First)

08-27-2012 07:08 PM

ajlee613

if you have good lighting, co2, and supplement nutrients, and have good substrate u can just grow HC or hairgrass

08-25-2012 04:30 AM

tanks4allthefish

So, even though the mesh on Aquatic Magic says "wall covering mesh" you can still do it on the floor of the tank?

08-23-2012 02:40 AM

EROD714

coo.. flourite subtrate is ok for it .. thanks guys. thanks yervor thats a great idea .. ill do that and see how it works out.. very helpfull..

08-23-2012 02:12 AM

Yervor

I just used plastic regular craft mesh, but unfortunately, it doesn't sink very well, so I would advise against it. Whatever mesh you do use, cut two sheets into the shape you want, and then sow three sides with fishing line. Push in bits of moss and spread it around, then sow the fourth side closed. Worked well enough for me.

08-23-2012 01:30 AM

GMYukonon24s

I agree with the two posters above me. I have also used window screening.

08-23-2012 01:24 AM

tropicalmackdaddy

I use the mesh from aquatic magic, i find it better than the metal mesh most people use, its cheaper, sinks just as fine, and the black looks better than bright silver.

08-23-2012 01:16 AM

aznartist34

Depends what you use. Plastic and stainless steel won't rust.

08-23-2012 12:29 AM

EROD714

Will it rust

08-23-2012 12:14 AM

aznartist34

Use mesh and trim to achieve a nice moss carpet

08-23-2012 12:12 AM

EROD714

Any advice and ideas.. Anything would help

08-22-2012 10:34 PM

EROD714

How to get nice carpet

Was wondering how people get a nice carpet of moss.. I have fluorite subtrate but don't if it would work. Would only work with sand subtrate or attach it to some mesh.. I would like to try this out and see how I do.. Thanks